{"product_id":"wildlife-of-the-galapagos-second-edition-paperback","title":"Wildlife of the Galápagos: Second Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulian Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniel Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Hosking\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most comprehensive identification guide to the wildlife of the Gal pagos\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince its first publication more than a decade ago, \u003ci\u003eWildlife of the Gal pagos\u003c\/i\u003e has become the definitive, classic field guide to the natural splendors of this amazing part of the world. Now fully updated, this essential and comprehensive guide has been expanded to include the more than 400 commonly seen birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants, and other coastal and marine life of this wondrous archipelago. Over 650 stunning color photographs, maps, and drawings are accompanied by accessible, descriptive text. This new edition includes information about all the common fish of the region and Spanish names are featured for the first time. There is also a revised section that discusses the islands' history, climate, geology, and conservation, with the most current details on visitor sites. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the perfect portable companion for all nature enthusiasts interested in the astounding Gal pagos.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers 400+ commonly seen species, including birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants, and other coastal and marine life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated with over 650 color photographs, maps, and drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes maps of visitor sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by wildlife experts with extensive knowledge of the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes information on the history, climate, geology, and conservation of the islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the first edition: \"[Today] you'll find more than a dozen recent field guides to the wildlife of this most famous of archipelagos. But of the general guides, \u003ci\u003eWildlife of the Galápagos\u003c\/i\u003e is by far the most complete and convenient. Well-organized, nicely illustrated and clearly written, it manages the delicate balance between breadth and depth, while covering all major groups of both land and marine animals and plants.\"\u003cb\u003e--Adrian Barnett, \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulian Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the founders of the Galápagos Conservation Trust in the UK and is currently chairman of the Friends of Galápagos New Zealand. His son \u003cb\u003eDaniel Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e leads nature tours in the Galápagos and on mainland Ecuador. \u003cb\u003eDavid Hosking, \u003c\/b\u003e a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eWildlife of Southern Africa \u003c\/i\u003e(Princeton).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.4 x 4.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761527816480,"sku":"9780691170428","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ca87ed84c873cca2ba1fb36a362b7a6e.webp?v=1780209694","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wildlife-of-the-galapagos-second-edition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}